As a Research analyst, you will have an opportunity to study and build expertise across all FMCG / Corporate industries that range from daily household necessities, latest developments in consumer electronics, beauty and personal care, food, drinks and retail banking services. As you continue to build your expertise in various consumer trends research, you will have an opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise, project or people management and work with respective heads of industries and wider global teams to further research agenda, excel in Passport analytics tools such as Industry Forecast Model, strengthen client relationship, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis through Passport content and PR work. Our global coverage generates endless trends available for an analyst to leverage in building expertise and a personal brand.

What does the position offer?

• The opportunity to work on dynamic industries and across the larger team vertical

• Engage with major players in FMCG industries and beyond

• Opportunity to build a personal brand in fast-moving, active industries

• Possibility to select own career path in commercial, project or people management areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Marketing / Business or Engineering.

• At least 1-2 years of research experience on industries or products

• The ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines

• Strong numeracy essential, with an ability to interpret, analyse and present statistics in an interesting way

• Good report writing skills

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English

• A confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written

Senior Analyst opportunities available in our investment, divisional, planning, forecasting, and group performance reporting teams.  

Now is the time to join a recognised leading Financial Services team in the financial services industry.

Given CommBanks commitment to building a simpler, better bank, we have a number of opportunities at the Senior Associate/Senior Analyst level supporting our financial services teams.

Please note – This is an Expression of Interest; it is still strongly encouraged that you still apply for other roles in our business.

See yourself in our team

The purpose of the roles is to help deliver the strategic agenda for FR&A. This will involve delivering value-adding, insightful reporting and analysis to the Board, CEO, CFO, ELT, Executive General Manager Group Finance, and Group Treasurer, Investment bank, relating to the strategic direction and performance of the Group.

Your responsibilities are varied, ranging from being the key business partner in Group Finance for selected Business Units and Subject Matter Experts, ensuring the successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the monthly financial dashboards, quarterly trading updates, and semi-annual results for the Profit Announcements, to providing ad-hoc value-add analysis to FR&A’s key stakeholders.

Key duties could include:

• Investment spend forecasts and insights for senior management as well as reporting on the effectiveness and efficiency of the investment portfolio and resources.

• Successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the Group's monthly “flash” result to the CEO and CFO

• Successful co-ordination, execution and delivery of the monthly financial dashboards to the Executive Leadership Team, CEO and the Board

• Assist in the preparation of external results reporting on the investment portfolio and preparation of Annual Operating Plans and Quarterly Business Review memos.

• Ad hoc analysis of the project delivery workforce and allocation of funding with focus on optimisation

• To provide independent review of strategic equity investments and transactions and advice to the Group CFO

• Engage and partner with stakeholders across various parts of the Group.

Your experience could include:

• Risk Mindset - All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and commercial acumen

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

• Innovative and able to drive results.

• CA/CPA/CFA/ACCA qualified and Big 4 background preferred (could be from a deals, audit or performance reporting background)

What’s next?

Our team is looking to connect with Fina professionals who are interested in being part of a high performing, customer-focused and passionate culture to build a simpler, better bank. We welcome you to express your interest and learn more about current opportunities. We will be in contact with suitable candidates.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you are interested in.

Would you describe yourself as being willing to learn, a team player, friendly and approachable?

Do you believe you have the confidence to ask questions and drive process improvement?                    

Do you love working with numbers and systematic approach to carrying out work?

Most of all do you love a challenge?

If yes, then this could be the role you’ve been looking for!

We are currently searching for an Operations Support Assistant to support the operations function across a growing team in the Natural Resource sector. 

As this is a unique role we encourage and appreciate that past experiences, back grounds and future goals will contribute to making someone the most suitable candidate. Most of all we are looking for a person that has a positive, “can do” approach to their work and learning as we commit to guide you on your journey in becoming an operations superstar!

This is a diverse role and no two days will be the same, the main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the team maintain compliance through weekly checks and reporting
• Monthly invoicing
• Project set up in D365
• Supporting and the preparing the team for audits
• Calendar and event management
• Formatting of proposals, reports and CV conversions as per our corporate identity standards
• Providing support to the national operations lead
• Assisting the team with general queries

Come shape the future of education with us.

We are Compass - smart school management in one connected platform. We believe that time spent in the classroom should be for learning and teaching.

Our two co-founders John and Lucas met over a team lunch and while chowing down on their cafeteria sandwiches they bonded over their unapologetically nerdy love for education technology. After months of white-boarding and long days spent writing thousands of lines of code, Compass 1.0 came to life in 2009 in Lucas’ parents' garage.

Fast forward a decade - it’s no longer just John and Lucas eating sandwiches at the lunch table. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 2,000 schools across Australia and beyond. We’re joined by over 200 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world.

Here’s why we need you…

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our established AU Support team. At Compass, great support is at the heart of our market-leading customer service, and so you will be a key part of a dynamic and fast-growing team.

In this role there are opportunities for rapid progression and exposure to other parts of the organisation for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

You will join the Compass AU Support function in our Sydney Office, working with the Support Manager & Support Team Leads, to ensure that our schools are provided with the service they need to get the most out of the Compass platform.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide solutions to schools by responding to their requests and solving their problems as they arise.
• Manage communications through a range of channels - including live chat, emails, and phone calls.
• Work closely with the sales, product, and engineering teams to escalate customer inquiries as required.
• Draft and maintain knowledge base resources such as help articles and videos relating to all parts of the Compass platform.

About You

We are looking for people who have a passion for creativity and problem-solving. Our clients are constantly giving us new challenges to work through and resolve so excellent customer service skills are a must. We’re also looking for people who celebrate diversity and thrive in a collaborative environment.

You will also:

• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to helping customers
• Be enthusiastic & motivated, with a positive attitude and good initiative
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to see tasks through to conclusion

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful work in a rewarding industry that allows you to contribute to a mission that you believe in
• Flexible working culture - hybrid working environment
• Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing fast and need people who want to grow with us.

Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• a valid Employee Working With Children Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

Come shape the future of education with us.

We are Compass - smart school management in one connected platform. We believe that time spent in the classroom should be for learning and teaching.

Our two co-founders John and Lucas met over a team lunch and while chowing down on their cafeteria sandwiches they bonded over their unapologetically nerdy love for education technology. After months of white-boarding and long days spent writing thousands of lines of code, Compass 1.0 came to life in 2009 in Lucas’ parents' garage.

Fast forward a decade - it’s no longer just John and Lucas eating sandwiches at the lunch table. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 2,000 schools across Australia and beyond. We’re joined by over 200 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world.

Here’s why we need you…

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our established AU Support team. At Compass, great support is at the heart of our market-leading customer service, and so you will be a key part of a dynamic and fast-growing team.

In this role there are opportunities for rapid progression and exposure to other parts of the organisation for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

You will join the Compass AU Support function in our Perth Office, working with the Support Manager & Support Team Leads, to ensure that our schools are provided with the service they need to get the most out of the Compass platform.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide solutions to schools by responding to their requests and solving their problems as they arise.
• Manage communications through a range of channels - including live chat, emails, and phone calls.
• Work closely with the sales, product, and engineering teams to escalate customer inquiries as required.
• Draft and maintain knowledge base resources such as help articles and videos relating to all parts of the Compass platform.

About You

We are looking for people who have a passion for creativity and problem-solving. Our clients are constantly giving us new challenges to work through and resolve so excellent customer service skills are a must. We’re also looking for people who celebrate diversity and thrive in a collaborative environment.

You will also:

• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to helping customers
• Be enthusiastic & motivated, with a positive attitude and good initiative
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to see tasks through to conclusion

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful work in a rewarding industry that allows you to contribute to a mission that you believe in
• Flexible working culture - hybrid working environment
• Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing fast and need people who want to grow with us.

Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• a valid Employee Working With Children Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

• Business Process Analyst
• Sydney CBD
• Permanent, Full-Time
• $110,000-$130,000

About the opportunity:

Are you passionate about enhancing business processes, driving innovation, and contributing to technological change? Join our team in a newly established role as a Business Process Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in defining, documenting, assessing, and streamlining business processes within the Finance and Accounting department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing finance, accounting and related business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, with a focus on reducing manual work and processing times
• Drive technological change and innovation across the finance, accounting, and business operations functions
• Assist with administration of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and other time charging and asset management systems
• Seek out innovation and system improvements across within the finance and accounting function and across the broader business operations
• Conduct business research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current systems
• Implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system upgrades and processes
• Implement and document changes to facilitate improved systems and control
• Develop reports to capture key performance statistics and financial data to support operations
• Liaise, train and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• You will hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting
• You will ideally hold or have commenced CA/CPA qualifications
• You will ideally hold a Certificate IV Project Management and experience in change management
• You will ideally have 3+ years’ experience in systems accounting roles
• You will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel (including VBA), and strong SQL skills (MS SQL server, SSRS)
• Experience with MS Dynamics, MS Business Central, Netsuite, Adaptive Insights and cloud based solution management is advantageous
• You will have high-level written and oral communication skills
• You will have the ability to identify areas for improvement and offer innovative solutions

• A competitive salary in the range of $110,000-$130,000, plus superannuation, dependent on your previous experience and qualifications
• Company provided laptop
• Salary continuance, life insurance and annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 31 January 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.

About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 220 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

•        We're changing the game!
•        We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone.
•        We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful.

AP+ bring together Australia’s three domestic payment organisations into one integrated entity. Operating in the public interest, AP+ focuses on meeting the needs of all payment users and representing the views of a diverse range of stakeholders. BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia continue to operate as distinct brands within a Group Leadership Team structure.

AP+ is intended to create a more efficient and agile payments group, building the competitiveness of Australian domestic payments infrastructure, and delivering significant benefits to Australian consumers and businesses.

Role purpose

• To bring a targeted and disciplined approach to security monitoring and testing, identifying risks, and providing reporting to the technical administrators as well as the business department heads 
• The role works within the Security function, so would require someone who is proactive and analytical with a curious mindset, who can understand and derive data from a number of sources and report on the findings in a number of formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain security monitoring through a range of tools within AP+ such as Qualys, Splunk, Darktrace, Crowdstrike, AWS, Microsoft and others to proactively monitor the security of the environments.
• Being able to analyse, interpret and utilise data to add value to the security function in being proactive on what/why/how trends occur, and present the findings for the head of security to report to the business leaders. 
• Utilising a wide range of tools and work with the security team to automate a range of reports to provide trending and business risk analysis. 
• Understand and keep up to date with the latest news or updates on cyber security and feed that information into the reporting. 
• Work within the security team to promote cyber awareness across the business.

Key Challenges

• Absorb data and produce meaningful and business digestible reports.
• Key scripting or programming knowledge to perform data analysis.
• Strong communications skills particularly in report writing.
• Understand a large data set and derive actionable information from it 
• Gathering and utilising data from numerous tools 
• Upskill in programming languages, ideally Python to automate large workloads. 
• Strong excel, powerpoint skills to present data to a business audience. 
• PowerBI or other data analytic tool skills ideal

• Relevant certifications or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or a related discipline.
• At least 2-3 year’s experience in an IT role working with technologies.
• Strong data analysis and cyber security knowledge.
• Python or similar data programming , strong excel skills for data management, strong PowerBI or other data analysis tools.
• Strong MS office skills beyond basic usage.
• Strong verbal and written ability.
• Exceptional report writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability.

We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected]. We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

*AP+ are not working with Recruitment Agencies for this role.

Are You Ready for an Exciting New Tech Challenge? Look no further than Centorrino Technologies!

At Centorrino Technologies, we're not just another tech company – we're a community that thrives on excellence. We're thrilled to announce our certifications as a Great Place to Work for 2023, Best Places to Work for 2022 and 2023, and Best Places to Work in Tech for 2023. 

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals, including a diverse range of courses, certifications, and personalised coaching.
• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
• We understand that technology is key to your success, which is why we give you the freedom to choose between a Mac or PC and offer cost-price tech discounts so you can stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
• We believe in your potential and offer a personalized career and learning plan tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and prioritise health, wellbeing, and fun in our workplace culture.

When you join Centorrino Technologies, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, Indigenous people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We exist to bring amazing people together to explore the art of possible.

Bailey Abbott are a progressive and dynamic IT Consultancy business working across both Public and Private sectors. People are at the core of everything we do. We’re all about nurturing and inspiring people – ours and our clients. We bring a positive attitude and mindset to everything we do. We confidently use our knowledge and skills to solve problems, finding a better and easier way forward.

We deliver transformational outcomes to take businesses further, fearlessly. Confidence and trust is fundamental to delivering superior outcomes and we take ownership and responsibility for our commitments.

Our People

When you assemble an extraordinary group of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills, something truly magical occurs. By cultivating an environment and fostering a culture that encourages and inspires, we unlock the full potential of each person, allowing them to bring forth their very best.

Our specialist IT Consultants are creative, collaborative, and passionate. We’re strong advocates for change, challenging the status quo through new thinking, technology, and practices. Always exploring creative ways to simplify complexity.

As a Consultant with Bailey Abbott, you will have the opportunity to build your project portfolio by gaining exposure and experience working across different clients, industries, technologies, and methodologies, all while having the stability and security of a permanent position.

Our Career Opportunity

Bailey Abbott now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis capability. Our Business Analyst specialists work within an active community of practice, enabling you to benefit from their years of collective experience and wisdom.

As a consulting Business Analyst with Bailey Abbott, you will collaborate with customers across various industries to analyse their business processes, gather requirements, and provide strategic solutions. Your expertise will help our clients optimise their operations, drive growth, and achieve their business goals.

• Collaborate with customers to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities
• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement
• Elicit, document, and analyse complex requirements from stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Manage requirements through their lifecycle, including validation, verification, and traceability
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to gather critical information and insights
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Drive innovation in business processes, investigating and analysing business processes and identifying opportunities for enhancement with the customer

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst
• Proven track record in consulting roles or a strong aspiration to embody the essence of a genuine Consultant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in gathering requirements and conducting business process analysis
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Novated Leasing
• Flexible Working Options
• Regular team gatherings including monthly team lunch
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning
• Financial benefits through Discount Store

Our clients are diverse and so are we. We engage with great talent from all walks of life to bring their extensive and varied experience to help promote innovation. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to further strengthen Bailey Abbott.

Bailey Abbott. Explore Possible.

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We're seeking an entry level Service Desk Analyst to join the newly established Service Desk team. The Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to our internal staff. This includes troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, providing user training and documenting technical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation and a passion for technology. Due to the team requirements, it is essential to work in our head office in Sydney CBD one day per week.

As our Service Desk Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with our IT Operations team.
• Procurement and management of hardware & peripherals (laptops, mice, monitors, headsets).
• Issuing swipe cards for our Sydney Head Office.
• Managing application provisioning for all cross functional tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Okta.
• Managing virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Slack, GoogleMeet.
• The remote management of company technology via security software.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android.
• Troubleshooting IT issues across the entire Employment Hero business.
• Working within data protection compliance with ISO27001.
• Participating as a project resource for IT Operation initiatives.

What will you bring

• Entry level experience in Technology (Up to 1 year experience).
• Degree and/or related qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for details with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make our team experience memorable.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Comfortable with Windows and Mac administration.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes: 

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero

• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

The Technology Operations team provides operational support across multiple products, systems and applications in a multi-vendor 24/7 real-time payments processing environment. The team serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external operational and technical teams.

The primary objective of this role is to deliver extensive application and technical support for the tokenisation and 3DS services. Responsibilities include collaborating with testing and project teams, vendor support teams, customers and performing daily production support activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertake the day to day support activities and complete tasks within agreed service levels and in accordance with the documented procedures.
• Maintain the health of the supported applications through regular proactive monitoring and remediate any issues which impact application availability and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external support teams to ensure smooth functioning of the applications and resolution of issues.
• Undertake post incident reviews and root cause analysis as part of problem management.
• Participate in change enablement forums and perform appropriate risk and impact assessment including communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide afterhours support which includes overnight/weekend key processing activities, change and release deployments.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call roster to support incident management and restoration of services.
• Support project work including non-functional testing, configuration activities, documentation review, implementation support outside of business hours.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge management database.
• Identify opportunities to improve observability of application health and performance.
• Drive continual improvement through improving task workflows, application processes and working towards automation.

In order for you to be successful in the role, you'll have:

• Minimum 3 years in an application support role or equivalent.
• Operational support experience in a 24/7 high availability, real-time payments processing environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud technology e.g. AWS, web services, Apigee API, IP-based protocols.
• Extensive knowledge of Unix/Windows OS, Jboss application server, Oracle SQL, Java.
• Experience with application monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, Datadog or Dynatrace.
• Exposure to automation tools e.g. Jenkins.
• Knowledge of payments processing environments – Connex switch,  payment gateway, tokenisation, EMV 3DS.
• Non-functional testing knowledge including documentation of implementation plans and results.
• Strong technical awareness and understanding of the mobile payments domain.
• Understanding of AS2805 format messaging would be beneficial.

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

Job title  Junior Technical Support Advisor

Reports to: Lead Technical Support Specialist

Location: Hybrid - Sydney CBD (2 days on-site)

Hours: 32hrs across a 4-day week (no salary sacrifice) 

Who we are and what is important to us:

Wonde is an innovative and fast-growing, ed-tech scale-up that is on a mission to deliver cutting-edge technologies to improve ways of working for the education sector.

Our goal is to ensure the focus is always on the learning outcomes for the students. We do this by transforming how school data is maintained, managed and accessed by third-party applications (apps) via our simple API platform.

We are trusted by over 28,000 schools globally in the security and reliability of their technology and data.

We’re committed to changing the lives of students, teachers and parents and want the help of talented individuals who will support our journey in driving better outcomes for the education sector.

Job snapshot:

As Junior Technical Support Advisor you will work closely with our app partners during their development phase with our API, guiding them through the most effective and efficient method based upon their individual product needs. In addition, you will be assisting our schools with any technical support challenges that arise in relation to the various apps that integrate via our platform as well as helping connect their integrations.

You will be working with a growing team of technical support and integrations specialists across a number of projects from individual schools through to state-wide education department rollouts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with our Sale and Account Management Team as a key point of technical contact for onboarding new and assisting existing app partners 
• Proactively and reactively engaging with schools to assist with and troubleshoot any issues with their integration or application connections, be that data, system or API related
• Work with our internal development teams to ensure the scoping and prioritisation of tickets meets customer expectations
• Decrease incoming volume by striving toward first contact resolution and proactively onboarding and advising schools and apps on best practice
• Be on the front foot with communication, to ensure all stakeholders are always kept up to date in line with our SLA’s
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, customer service, performance and attitude
• Maintain security and procedures set out by the company
• Engaging with the overall communications team to provide support and assist with advanced technical support issues
• Liaise with various team members to help coordinate the rollout of new school applications

What we’re hoping you’ll bring: 

• Experience in a technical support focused role via phone and email is a must
• Knowledge of Databases and SQL (desirable but not required)
• Familiarity with Zendesk/ticketing systems and Jira (desirable but not required)
• Previous experience supporting an API / SaaS company (desirable but not required)

What you’ll get: 

Wonde is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing superior customer experience. 

We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be. 

We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard:

• 4-day working week 
• Flexible working schedule/work-from-home opportunities
• Buying and selling holiday scheme (unlimited)
• Additional holiday for length of service 
• Annual allowance for volunteering days 
• Onsite trained mental and well-being champions 
• Monthly lunch club (on us) 
• Comprehensive wellness programmes 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits 
• Financial contribution to the set up of work-from-home environments 
• Use of new and leading technology in the form of Apple products 
• Frequent company-funded social events
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year 
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee referral scheme 
• Casual Dress Code

In addition to the above, you’ll have access to our ‘take your pick’ benefits scheme which is tailored specifically to you! 

Wonde is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage interest from all candidates and do not discriminate against any non-merit factors. If you require any adjustments to the application or selection process please call or email us so we can ensure you have the correct support. 

careers@wonde.com

First Focus is Australia's best mid-market Managed Service Provider, bar none. We are growing fast and now have over 270 staff across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa and Ireland. We are a stable and very focused company, with over 15 years of consistent growth and we're continuing to win new clients and evolve our solutions.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a dynamic culture, clear vision and strong leadership. We only hire the best people and are a looking for an exceptional IT professional with a deep understanding of both Managed Services and the needs of mid-tier clients.

We are looking for the best MSP-specialised Senior Service Desk professional in Australia. Why would such an amazing person consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We understand the challenges of Service Desk specialists and work with you and our clients to make sure you still get the time and the opportunity to train and develop
• We seek the best clients for our team to work with as well as the best people to support our clients
• We know that great Service Desk professionals value different things to field support (for example) - daily variety, great customer relationships and new challenges
• We find and retain the best. Best Service Desk, best Managers, best Project Engineers, best team!

Duties

• Providing remote service desk support to a variety of environments from 10 - 500 users, as a point of escalation and SME
• Supporting a combination of servers, desktops and applications within Microsoft Azure, AD and M365 environments
• Delivering the support of Azure, VMWare and Citrix cloud infrastructure
• Performing a wide variety of support across many technologies
• Occasional project team work to deploy solutions for customers
• Working with highly experienced solutions experts to maintain best practice environments

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of end user support and Active Directory
• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows Server, Azure and Exchange
• Genuine exposure across technical infrastructure from desktop to firewall, including LAN & WAN networking
• An understanding of ticketing systems and customer service principles

Benefits

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• Compelling package that includes salary, training and flexible arrangements
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply imbedded in our DNA - we offer up to 10 paid training days a year and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will not only pay for the exam but will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• Staff are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly internal training sessions and library
• Opportunities for personal and professional development with our FastTrack mentor program
• We have our very own MAD (making a difference) Council, focusing on equality, charity, and the environment
• Option of a Tesla company car as part of your ongoing employment package (conditions apply)
• Regular social events and a great team culture!

First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

Join Simple Machines and be part of our mission to help clients unlock the full potential of their data through the creation of cutting-edge business driven data platforms and software solutions. As we continue to expand our team across Australia and New Zealand, we are seeking a talented Technical Business Analysis who is unafraid to challenge the status quo and push boundaries.

About You

We are looking for a consultant-minded individual who is passionate about working closely with clients to solve complex problems and lead them on a journey from discovery to technical implementation. Your skillset will extend to senior stakeholder management, where you engage with executives and key decision-makers within client organisations. You have a knack for understanding client needs and delivering market-leading solutions.

Have a background in Business Analysis | Technology Consulting | Software Development

You will love and excel in this role if you:

• Thrive in complex business and technology environments; at the boundary between the technical and business worlds, bridging the gap to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
• Are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who fosters strong partnership with client and third party teams
• Are comfortable harmonising multiple groups of stakeholders with different priorities and competing needs
• Bring a customer mindset with the ability to align our solutions with the client’s  business goals
• Have a refined understanding of how modern software is built and delivered (tools, methodologies, roles, common challenges etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of different methods and tools that help you to perform analysis, testing, product management and delivery in a range of environments
• Are a proactive person who knows what needs to be done, how to approach it, and how to influence others to move things forward
• Are a analytical powerhouse and strategic thinker who can drive the success of our data-driven initiatives, making a significant impact on our clients' businesses
• Are ambitious and excited about the prospect of joining a small, close-knit team of experts and helping it to grow

The Exciting Part

Simple Machines is not your average consultancy or software engineering firm. Our team is comprised of inspiring technical leaders in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Our projects are data-focused and drive impactful business outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to join our close-knit team of experts in Sydney to help deliver our client engagements as we scale our ANZ business.

If you are passionate about turning data into valuable insights, possess a keen understanding of both business and technology, and excel in senior stakeholder management, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Here’s a brief overview of the role’s responsibilities:

Coalesce between business and engineering:

• Facilitate discussions and extract explicit and implicit institutional knowledge to inform technical requirements, acceptance criteria, feature overviews, test cases and other artefacts for the team to work from.
• Document and present information in ways that are accessible to multiple customer groups with varied context and background.

Drive the team’s direction.

• Understand business goals and persuade the client and the SM team on what should be done and why.
• Clearly articulate how our team’s work creates value for our clients.

Increase the team’s speed.

• Enable decision making through communication of relevant information and context in a digestible format.
• Anticipate dependencies and remove impediments to the team’s progress.

Assure the team’s focus.

• Protect the engineering team from day to day ‘noise’.
• Embed and optimise processes to handle our scope of work and new demand.

Assure SM’s position with the client.

• Build and nurture relationships with clients at all levels, building your position as a trusted advisor for our clients.
• Help to manage SM’s delivery risk through proactively identifying, escalating and managing risks.

Working at Simple Machines

We’re looking for someone who’s as passionate as we are about building a world-class technology company specialising in engineering for data.

Just some of the benefits of working with Simple Machines include:

• Flexible working: Want to work from home or leave early to pick up the kids? Need to start early some days, later on others? No problem!
• Generous parental leave: Three months’ fully paid primary carer leave and one month fully paid secondary carer leave, subject to a minimum 12 month tenure
• Learning and development: We all love continually learning and have a generous budget for you to upskill, join conferences, get certified and qualified
• Lunch is on us. Always! We happily supply lunch at each of our office locations every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

About us

blueAPACHE is an Australian owned award-winning Managed Service Provider, recognised for the 4th year running, as Mid-Market Partner of the Year at the ARN Innovation Awards.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a vibrant culture, clear vision, and strong leadership. When joining blueAPACHE, you are joining an organisation that is driven by our core values of employee and customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences.

Goals:

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Sales Support Officer to join our Sales Team!

The successful candidate will have a sales background and enjoy working in a fast paced, corporate environment.

The Sales Support officer is a member of the Sales team and plays a key role in to assist internal and external clients within the blueAPACHE account base for run-rate device and licensing sales.

• 1-2 years previous experience in quoting and or customer experience in technology or related industry
• You have a keen interest in technology and can conceptualise consumption models. •
• The ability to thrive in an environment where you are continually learning.
• High attention to detail and commercial acumen
• Dedicated and able to work to deadlines.
• Ownership and follow up skills.
• You can multi-task and work under pressure.
• Aptitude for sales, you are engaging, work part of a team and autonomously.
• Your written and verbal communication is clear, concise, and confident.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A customer centric mindset.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with customers

Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service and sales support to our customers and Tier 1 (Enterprise) sales team.
• Manage sales calls, provide product support including recommendations, orders status updates and manage order deliverables.
• Raise deal registrations, work with distributors and vendors on special pricing requests.
• Work with sales team to develop further opportunities.
• Work with sales specialist to facilitate ongoing run-rate transactions.
• Maintain product knowledge across key vendors and participate in ongoing training.
• Assist and deal with Enterprise clients.
• Asist BDM’s and Generate quotes.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and distributors.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal sales teams and key contacts within the BA client base.
• Manage margin within the Distributor base and negotiate buy prices with the distributors.

blueAPACHE continues to grow alongside some of Australia’s leading midmarket businesses, our valued clients. We continue to stay abreast of current technologies to maintain our competitive advantage, offering the opportunity to continually expand your technical expertise and provide an uncompressing offering to our clients. We recognise our people are our most significant differentiator.

• We offer options for you to interview virtually.
• blueAPACHE offers an environment to make a real difference, develop careers within a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Flexibility to work the way that aligns with our values of employee and customer experience, including hybrid/work from home model.
• Regular social events and an awesome culture – work with a team of experts in their field
• Ongoing training and development including paid certifications.
• Quality hardware and laptop provided.
• Employee referral programs - once you are in and you are loving it - you can refer a friend and get paid for it!

*** Please note, all offers of employment at blueAPACHE are subject to police clearance checks.